"She was hung over. This situation was unreal, and her brain was refusing to function. Never had she met with one of her subjects face to face. He knows where I live! He was standing in her kitchen. This was impossible. It was outrageous. He knows who I am!" (pg 359)
Mikael felt more curious than angry by Lisbeths report on him and was therefore able to handle the situation with maturity and patience. He treats her with a fatherly grace; bringing her breakfast, reminding her to return a phone call, and waiting patiently until she's fully awake before diving into work matters.
"Passively, she obeyed. Lisbeth Salander is never passive, she thought." (pg 360)
The way Lisbeth handles his presence is impressive considering her history with men, but ultimately I believe she relies on her intuition for social cues. She follows his advice to shower, and even expresses a little bit of gratitude for his consideration. In this moment, a tiny amount of resistance melts away from her hardened heart to make room for compassion.
After a long silence, Lisbeth accepts the job from Mikael. This becomes her boon of success on the heroines journey. Mikaels respectful manners and kind eyes helped win her over, but his genuine interest is what sealed the deal. It's a turning point for Lisbeth because now she will have to cooperate, and that will require mutual trust.
Mikael felt more curious than angry by Lisbeths report on him and was therefore able to handle the situation with maturity and patience. He treats her with a fatherly grace; bringing her breakfast, reminding her to return a phone call, and waiting patiently until she's fully awake before diving into work matters.
"Passively, she obeyed. Lisbeth Salander is never passive, she thought." (pg 360)
The way Lisbeth handles his presence is impressive considering her history with men, but ultimately I believe she relies on her intuition for social cues. She follows his advice to shower, and even expresses a little bit of gratitude for his consideration. In this moment, a tiny amount of resistance melts away from her hardened heart to make room for compassion.
After a long silence, Lisbeth accepts the job from Mikael. This becomes her boon of success on the heroines journey. Mikaels respectful manners and kind eyes helped win her over, but his genuine interest is what sealed the deal. It's a turning point for Lisbeth because now she will have to cooperate, and that will require mutual trust.